Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Duties

and Responsibilities :

• Inspect and accurately maintain current documentation related to the status of fire safety equipment, fire safety systems, emergency showers, and eyewash stations.
• Inspect and report building safety hazards and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Routinely audit campus facilities and work processes assuring compliance with all pertinent environmental health and safety policies, rules, and regulations.
• Inspect and document laboratory fume hood testing (annually).
• Investigate and report safety hazards / chemical spills and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Develop and conduct training related to a new employee general safety and injury / illness prevention programs.
• Investigate workplace accidents and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Maintain, update, and document safety programs including, but not limited to, confined space entry, lock out / tag out, forklift operation, fall protection, working at heights, etc.
• Maintain all requisite records and reports as directed by the Director of Environmental Health and Safety.
• Maintain pressure vessel inventory and permits.
• Perform ergonomic evaluations for office and field personnel, including written recommendations that can lessen the likelihood and reduce the incidence of injury.
• Participate in campus disaster / emergency preparedness.
• Maintain current and accurate library (physical and electronic) of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information and inventory of all chemicals used or stored on campus.
• Audit disposal of Hazardous Materials
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Environmental Health and Safety and / or the Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management

Special Conditions of Employment :

Background check :   Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement : Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Job Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Performance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Valid CA driver's license